2023 Kawasaki KX85 (part 1)

Sorry about the slow start, I forgot I didn’t have my helmet and gloves on lol. Hope you enjoy the ride!
I haven’t posted in a while. I sold my crf250F and bought a crf250R, I couldn’t get used to the height of the 250R but I loved the torque and power it had. I went to check out the 2 strokes and I fell in love with the power band. I think I’m jumping onto a KX112 next year.

[@sb_bmxx]

this guy just convinced my dad to buying me a 2024 kx85 thank you so much bro❤

[@Rippin_qnd_grippin]

Same I’m buying mine tomorrow

[@jaytinsannicolas7802]

I wish I had a dad to buy me one 🤣

[@Parker_life]

I’m getting one too in a month

[@omar_perez1386]

Nice! You’re going to love it. They are so much fun!

[@MrNismopro]

Man I wish Kawasaki would bring back like a KX250 with an 18 inch back wheel to run with Yamahas YZ250X. I want a 2 stroke 250, but the YZ250R is too motocross and the YZ250X is too tamed.

[@djelalisiari7166]

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[@karamyers2880]

Can I please have one of your dirt bikes

[@omar_perez1386]

lol I sold my dirt bikes. This season I’m riding a super naked bike on the street.

[@smokinskrilla]

Do you ever get bothered by cops for riding on the road i live in the middle of no where and cops are always tryna get me on my ttr125

[@omar_perez1386]

I haven’t run into any cops but I assume they’ll probably tell me to get off the street. The area that I’m in it’s being developed still and the cops out here seem pretty cool about riding on the street.

[@grimodebygd3365]

they probably aint got nothing else to do out there

[@koloo3220]

@@omar_perez1386 In sweden you would at least loose your licence for a few months and hundreds of dollars in fines. And thats only for being on the bike in the street

[@omar_perez1386]

Wow! That sounds like they are very uptight about it in Sweden. I’ve seen teenagers ride their dirt bikes over to the gas station close to my house and fuel up before going out riding.

[@koloo3220]

@@omar_perez1386 traffic rules are pretty insane. 4mph over speed limit will get you 200$ ticket. And 10mph can make you loose license in some cases😅

[@billp3995]

23 85, 17 front and 14 rear. I’m 510 and currently at 185 and seriously thinking on the rm85 same size wheels, clearance deal, any cautions?

[@omar_perez1386]

The only few things I’ve noticed are that the power delivery is not the same as a 4stroke bike, it’s a lot more aggressive on the power band (but makes it more fun), Also clearance I haven’t had an issue there but going up sidewalks or bigger bumps you need to be on the throttle for the suspension to absorb the hit or pull on the handle bars, I didn’t have that issue with my cbr250 but it also had bigger wheels. Other than that I think you’ll love the RM85 I’m at 5’10” as well and 180lbs and the bike still moves. I’m really considering getting the Kawasaki 112. That bike comes ready from the factory and has bigger wheels and more power.

[@billp3995]

@@omar_perez1386 Thanks for the response. I’ll be 53 this year and currently own a 22 Crf450rl, it’s a nice bike, it’s big and heavy. I’ve been watching pit bike vids forever and see the fun in it. I was going to go with a klx110rl (big wheel) which is still smaller than the rm85. I had to take both left over models to escape additional dealer fees, they just want to move the old stock. 1291 off each bike plus no freight and admin which would be another 3 to 4 hundred. Nothing better than having a bike for a friend when they visit, plus the wife promises to give it a go.

[@billp3995]

@@omar_perez1386I’m assuming you don’t have the 250rx and the 250f anymore, any regrets settling for the kx85, I’m assuming not.

[@omar_perez1386]

@billp3995 the only regret was not waiting for the KX112. The 250RX was a lot of fun but it was too tall for me and I was having trouble stopping mid hill or climbing stuff. The 250F was perfect except it lacked acceleration, it was very mild power wise, it was a great beginner bike. I might upgrade to the KX112 next year. The KX85 is awesome but I wish it had slightly bigger wheels.

[@billp3995]

@@omar_perez1386 I bought the rm85. It doesn’t have the big wheels, I think the rm85 suspension is stiffer than the kx85 and the yz85, plus I tightened the rear spring. Would the bigger wheels make a difference, maybe, maybe not, maybe try tuning your suspension a little. I’m changing the jetting, fouled the plug right off the bat. So far I dropped the main jet from 128 to 125, also dropped the jet needle to the second position and turned the air screw out a quarter turn. I don’t know what the dealer mixed the gas at, sales guy said a little richer for the break in tank. I’m determined to burn the gas they used and keep the mix at recommendation, I did order some leaner pilot jets, I think the jetting will allow me to do more putting around instead of always cracking the throttle which of course is a hoot too. I’m going to part with the Honda, looking at some gas gas e-bikes, possibly another brand like Yamaha’s Moro 5 and 7.

[@JosephGM52]

Hola se que país es tu video amigo

[@omar_perez1386]

Hola, es en los Estados Unidos. Saludos!

[@Ronaldinhosamba]

One question what age range is that cuz im turning 13

[@omar_perez1386]

Hey bud, I’m not sure the age range. I would think it depends more on your abilities and how comfortable you are on a bike. I’m 36 years old and weight about 175lbs and the bike has plenty of power. If you never been on a 2 stroke I would recommend you start slow until you get used to the power band, they are incredibly fun to ride and super light weight.

[@Ronaldinhosamba]

@@omar_perez1386 oh okay thanks sir 🫡

[@user-kk6hs3cy5b]

Perfect age man only if you have experience tho a 85 will throw you off in seconds!😂

[@omar_perez1386]

@user-kk6hs3cy5b I agree lol

[@user-he4cu9ws8u]

don't brake with the motor

[@caad_op_3535]

？

[@DABEAST691]

engine braking a 2stroke is nails on a chalkboard for me

[@omar_perez1386]

2 strokes don’t have engine brake like 4 strokes do. I like to stay in gear instead of squeezing the clutch when slowing down so that’s what you hear. Who doesn’t love the power band on a 2 stroke lol.

[@DABEAST691]

​@@omar_perez1386have fun and ride safe 😉

[@isaiahkiesel]

@DABEAST691 ​​⁠​⁠dude I know. I’m cringing. It’s not that there’s no engine braking that is hurting us @omar_perez1386 , it’s that slowing down without lubricating the engine is not good on it. When you “engine brake” a 2 stroke you’re not giving it any oil and gas mixture but requiring it to still revolve without getting the proper lubrication. You risk blowing it up. Cool vid tho

[@omar_perez1386]

So how are you supposed to slow down? or, how would be the proper way to brake and to not have “engine brake”? Just curious.

[@smashy152]

@@omar_perez1386 clutch in use brakes

[@danawilliams334]

I hate to say it, but that bike is incredibly whiny. It almost makes my skin crawl. My dad used to have a bike like that.

[@omar_perez1386]

Lol it is pretty whiny.

[@ItsSnowy]

hate to be this guys neighbor nice bike tho

[@omar_perez1386]

😂 I’m not that bad.

[@andonwalls513]

My neighbors put up with my 144 kx and our yz250 so 😅 feel bad for them I also have a truck with currently open headers

[@omar_perez1386]

@@andonwalls513 it’s part of being neighbors. Let people enjoy their hobbies.